Best robot vacuums for every budget

BEST DEALS ON ROBOT VACUUMS:


We all probably know at least one person who claims a robot vacuum has changed their life. And honestly, they might not be wrong. There is something to be said for always knowing your floors are clean. And some people really, really, really hate to vacuum. But not all robot vacuums are created equally (and different people and housing setups have different robot vacuum needs), so in the midst of Prime Day season, it’s good to do some research before grabbing a deal. Read more…

More about Robot Vacuums, Mashable Shopping, Tech, Work Life, and Consumer Tech

B603f6bd d49a 45e3 bb44 823f44bb0a89



IMAGE: Amazon



BEST IF YOU HAVE NO BUDGET CONSTRAINTS

iRobot Roomba s9+

iRobot’s heavy hitter harnesses quadruple the suction of the i7+ and is totally self-sufficient.

  • Battery life: 120 minutes
  • Suction power: 2,500 Pa
  • Navigation: Imprint smart mapping of your home
  • App connected: Yes
  • Alexa and Google Assistant: Yes


$1,300 from Amazon

2843dbd6 c0a1 45e7 ac44 d021c8616631



IMAGE: Eufy



BEST LOW-PROFILE

Eufy RoboVac 11s

At less than three inches tall, Eufy’s Slim model is low-height with low noise and a low price.

  • Battery life: 100 minutes
  • Suction power: 1,300 Pa
  • Navigation: Infrared sensors and drop detection
  • App connectivity: No
  • Alexa and Google Assistant: No


$219.99 from Eufy

Cffa9155 893e 4866 9b4b bf488db86cb5



IMAGE: Amazon



BEST FOR HARDWOOD FLOORS

Roborock S7

Tenacious suction and effective mopping make the S7 more well-rounded than iRobot’s mops.



  • Battery life: 180 minutes
  • Suction power: 2,000 Pa
  • Navigation: AI room mapping and sensors
  • App connected: Yes
  • Alexa and Google Assistant: Yes


$649.99 from Amazon

14e474c7 f970 4a96 a0b7 e17efd935e99



IMAGE: Walmart



CHEAPEST ROOMBA WITH WIFI

iRobot Roomba 675

This mindful Roomba can operate on scheduled cleanings while you’re away and rarely gets stuck.

  • Battery life: 90 minutes
  • Suction power: 600 Pa
  • Navigation: Adaptive sensors, virtual barriers
  • App connected: Yes
  • Alexa and Google Assistant: Yes


$252 from Walmart

774f03ce 1da7 4927 87d6 2567eb280ce9



IMAGE: Amazon



FASTEST CLEAN

Neato BotVac D7 Connected

The D-shaped competition for the Roomba S9+ is speedy and strong on carpets doused in pet hair.

  • Battery life: 150 minutes
  • Suction power: 2,000 Pa
  • Navigation: Smart mapping, 360-degree laser scanning
  • App connected: Yes
  • Alexa and Google Assistant: Yes


$599.99 from Amazon

168156fb 7776 43f9 9cc2 ed050f923a50



IMAGE: Amazon



BEST AFFORDABLE SELF-EMPTYING VAC

Shark IQ RV101AE

Shark’s smartest can auto-empty and tackle specific rooms for less than the Roomba i3+.

  • Battery life: 90 minutes
  • Suction power: 2,000 Pa
  • Navigation: Smart mapping
  • Alexa and Google Assistant: Yes
  • App connected: Yes


$599.99 from Amazon

04139b61 0ed0 4ac4 a8c8 75341e2e1f3e



IMAGE: Amazon



BUDGET PICK

ILIFE V3s

Despite erratic cleaning patterns, this reliable affordable model does the damn thing on hard floors.

  • Battery life: 100 minutes
  • Suction power: 1,000 Pa
  • Navigation: Infrared sensors, drop detection
  • Alexa and Google Assistant: No
  • App connected: No (uses a remote instead)


$159.99 from Amazon

©